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At the beginning of Persians, the Chorus of Elders enters the stage and describes the glory of the Persian army, which (as we learn) has recently embarked on a mission to conquer Greece, led by its supreme commander, Xerxes.
CHORUS. While o'er the fields of Greece the embattled troops Of Persia march with delegated sway, We o'er their rich and gold-abounding seats Hold faithful our firm guard; to this high charge Xerxes, our royal lord, the imperial son Of great Darius, chose our honour'd age.
Chorus The wave-beaten shores of Ajax’s island carry on their blood-stained soil all of Persia’s glory! Enter Atossa carrying a basket of sacrificial offerings, followed by her servants
Aug 13, 2014 · The deep sorrow of the chorus is palpable as the old courtiers first fear and then confirm that all is lost. To play-goers in fifth-century B.C. Athens, the Persians’ lamentation was an extreme but recognizable expression of profound communal sorrow.
May 29, 2019 · In grief the chorus and the queen call upon the ghost of the late king Dareios. The specter appears and asks what has befallen Persia. The queen tells Dareios how Xerxes crossed over to Europe from Asia, bridging the waters and casting chains into the sea to subjugate the waves.
Jan 4, 2024 · The Chorus (made up of the old men of Persia) enter right, chanting. The Chorus explain that they are the men who have stayed back from the war due to their age. They say that Xerxes, son of Darius, chose for them to safeguard the country in his absence.
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CHORUS OF PERSIAN ELDERS, who compose the Persian Council of State. “The Persians” takes place in Susa, one of the capitals of the Persian Empire at that time, and opens with a Chorus of old men of Susa as they await news of King Xerxes ‘ expedition against the Greeks.
